Keith Methven
Guitarist, Composer/Arranger, Keyboardist, Vocalist

"Now Is The Time" is Guitarist Keith Methven's second CD release. His first CD, "Check This Out", was played on over 35 radio stations nationally. It was also spun in Russia, Europe, Brazil, and on the Internet.

"Now Is The Time" is a collect of songs in the smooth jazz, traditional jazz, and light rock genres. "I have always had trouble confining myself to one genre much like most music fans who can't limit themselves to one style of music."

Keith Methven's diverse musical background is the foundation for his straight-talking, lyric-driven songwriting. The power of his personal views on love, and life not only drive the content of his words, but also, supply the feeling, and sensitivity behind the instrumental tracks.

With influences as wide as Carlos Santana, and Eric Clapton to Pat Martino, Allen Holdsworth, and Chick Corea, Keith has developed a smooth-melodic-guitar style that vibrates with honesty and emotion. "Like many musicians I spent many an hour learning solos note for note. This is the basis of my sound. However, there was also a lot of time spent with the blues. Artists such as Michael Bloomfield, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Otis Spahn have also help to define the formative me. People say there is a blues running throughout my writing and soloing."

"I think my music is uniquely familiar in that it is composed of melodies, chord changes and harmonies that although original have a familiar influence to them. Writers such as Don Henley move me to tears. Beethoven's symphonies, Mozart Piano Concertos, and Chopin transform me. Miles Davis, Chick Corea, and Charlie Parker lift me to new heights. All this blends together, within, and comes out as me."

"There is an undercurrent in life, and that is where the feeling, the blues, and also the spirituality in the music come from." That is the undercurrent that Keith successfully taps in his music. That is the undercurrent that gives us, "Now Is The Time".

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